Practical Radiography: A Handbook for Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Users of X-Rays (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. W. Isenthal

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484646540 ISBN 13: 9780484646543

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Delve into the origins and practical use of X‑rays in medicine and science, with clear, step‑by‑step explanations.

This edition surveys the birth of radiography, the development of vacuum tubes and electric supplies, and the practical steps for generating and using X‑rays in clinical work. It blends historical context with hands‑on guidance for physicians, surgeons, and other X‑ray users, letting you understand both the ideas and the techniques that shaped early radiography.

• Explore the historical journey from discovery to practical radiography, including key experiments and thinkers.
• Learn how cathode rays, induction coils, and vacuum tubes generate X‑rays and how to handle powerful equipment safely.
• Read about radiographic photography, detectors, stereoscopic principles, and localization techniques.
• Interpret diagrams and practical notes on installations, controls, and regeneration methods for tubes.

Ideal for readers seeking a foundational portrait of early X‑ray science and its medical applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484646540
• ISBN 13: 9780484646543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232